Saturday, September 13, 2008

Eating Cheap

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Dojo 
There's a good reason this vegetarian-friendly restaurant is popular with nearby NYU students: lots of choices, big portions and small prices. 
What to Order: Soy Burger Sandwich + Chocolate Egg Cream = $4.25

  • 14 West 4th St. (Mercer Ave) 
    212-505-8934 
    Neighborhood: Greenwich Village (Map
    Subway: A, C, E, F, V to West 4th Street
  • 24 Saint Marks Place (2nd & 3rd Ave) 
    212-674-9821 
    Neighborhood: East Village (Map
    Subway: 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th Street/NYU

Dumpling House 
Not only can you fill yourself up with delicious soup and dumplings at this bustling dumpling shop, but you can also see everything being prepared while you wait. When all else fails, point to something they're cooking and ask for it -- ordering directly from the menu can sometimes mean waiting forever. 
118 Eldridge St (Grand & Broome) 
212-625-8008 
Neighborhood: Chinatown (Map
Subway: B, D to Grand Street 
What to Order: Sesame Pancake with Beef + Chives and Pork Fried Dumpling + Soy Bean Milk = $3.25

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